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Common Ground Scorecard for Spencer Cox

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Governor

Spencer Cox (UT - R)

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Governor Spencer Cox is a husband, father, farmer, and recovering attorney. He began his life of public service as a city councilman then served as mayor, county commissioner, and a state legislator before being appointed as Utah’s Lieutenant Governor in 2013. As Governor, Cox has secured funds for affordable housing, promoted suicide prevention and mental health resources, and implemented water conservation and infrastructure planning. He also signed early education funding and expanded opportunity for women, diverse communities, and those living in rural parts of the state.

(Biography courtesy of https://governor.utah.gov/)

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Up for Reelection in 2024

Common Ground Score is

85
*Common Ground Maverick*
Champion

Based on a scale of 0-100, below is a breakdown of the Common Ground Score:

Official PerformanceMAX 30
5
Personal ActionsMAX 30
30
CommunicationsMAX 20
20
CommitmentsMAX 20
20
BONUS: Outstanding Common GrounderMAX 10
10

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Common Ground Score History for Spencer Cox

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Official Performance Commentary

Top 75% for Official Performance.

Personal Actions Commentary

Had public conversations with Democratic Governor Wes Moore at Washington National Cathedral and The Economic Club of Washington, D.C. Joined Democratic Governor Phil Murphy and Democratic Governor Jared Polis for conversations on Bret Baier's (Fox News) Common Ground podcast. Had public conversations across political differences with democratic legislators. Visited Salt Lake City alongside the democratic mayor.

Communications Commentary

"Politics is fundamentally broken in our country. It's turned into a competition to tear people down instead of an opportunity to bridge differences and bring people together. In Utah, our willingness to help our neighbors and collaborate to solve problems makes us unique in this increasingly toxic environment of tribalism. We have the potential to show the rest of the country how to treat one another, reach consensus on difficult issues, and build thriving communities."

Commitments Commentary

Affirmed Common Grounder Commitments.

Outstanding Commmon Grounder Commentary

Championed common ground by recording television ads with his campaign opponent followed by a joint op-ed saying, “Too many Americans now see their political counterparts not as friends, family and neighbors, but as enemies… we hope to serve as examples in re-forging a national commitment to civility and respect… Being decent to one another in politics is indispensable both because it is the right thing to do, but also because it works better… Collaborating with those with whom we differ strengthens our solutions.” Also championed common ground by leading the Disagree Better initiative as Chairman of the National Governors Association, including many national TV and print interviews.

What are the score ranges?

  • Champion
  • Well Above Average
  • Somewhat Above Average
  • Average
  • Somewhat Below Average
  • Well Below Average

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For candidates without congressional or gubernatorial service, Official Performance points are a predictive estimate using statistical modeling.

Personal Actions points can be provisionally awarded for a commitment to take the action(s) within the first six months of office, if elected.

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